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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.70, 2,328.99 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.70, 2,328.99 and 772.50 is: 1,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.70 : 2,328.99 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.70/2,328.99 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.70x = 2,328.99 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.70x = 1,799,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,144.78/1,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.97

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